Yohan Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat on Saturday.

Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria's Super Eagles made harder work of their opening match against Tanzania before claiming a 2-1 victory.

Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

Senegal claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D fixture at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco, on Tuesday evening.

Jackson & Ndiaye hand Senegal perfect start with Botswana win

Botswana coach Morena Ramoreboli is hoping his team’s low profile at the Africa Cup of Nations finals could help them sail under the radar and upset more fancied teams at the tournament in Morocco.

Zebras dream big at Cup of Nations

Group D brings together four nations with contrasting histories and ambitions. Senegal, recent champions, headline the group. DR Congo arrive with pedigree and hunger, Benin seek another breakthrough, while Botswana return to the finals with dreams of upsetting the odds. This group promises tactical battles, emotional narratives and the kind of unpredictability that defines AFCON.

AFCON 2025 Feature: Group D – Champions, challengers and dreamers setting the scene

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 just a month away, participating teams are making full use of the November FIFA international window to fine-tune their squads.

Teams use FIFA Window to prepare for AFCON 2025

Algeria face a problem at left-back as they prepare to take on Botswana in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday, hoping to secure victory in Tizi-Ouzou and move a step closer to qualifying for next year’s finals in North America.

Problems for Algeria in defence

Nigeria’s quest to return to the summit of the women’s game on the continent continues on Thursday as they play their second game in Group B at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), looking to make sure of their progress to the next round.

Nigeria heavy favourites against Botswana at Wafcon

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Highlights from the match between Benin and Botswana from Stade Olympique de Rabat

Benin v Botswana | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Highlights from the match between Senegal and Botswana from Stade Ibn-Batouta

Senegal v Botswana | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Highlights from the match between Egypt and Botswana which took place at the 30 June Stadium

Egypt v Botswana | Match Highlights | Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier

Highlights from the match between Botswana and Mauritania which took place at Francistown Stadium, Francistown.

Botswana v Mauritania | Match Highlights | Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier

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